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New ACI publications announced

The American Concrete Institute has released 10 new publications and CD-ROMs to educate and inform industry professionals on concreterelated information and technology. The new publications are: Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Water Storage Tanks (371R-08); Troubleshooting Concrete Construction (SCM-17 (08)); Nanotechnology of […]

POD Technology included in new grinder and polisher

Blastrac, NA has debuted its POD (Point of Development) Technology with its new high-performance grinder and polishing machine, the Diamatic BMGP-600-R. POD Technology collects dust and debris through a tool, consequently cooling the diamond and polishing heads. Resulting benefits include a cleaner work path with increased visibility of the work […]

ACI launches eLearning program

The American Concrete Institute, in partnership with Elsevier Inc., has launched a new online training program, ACI eLearning. Through ACI eLearning, concrete industry professionals have the opportunity to participate in ACI training programs on a variety of industry-critical topics and earn CEUs online. Currently, participants can take ACI Certification training […]

Artisan publishes design workbook

Scott Cohen, owner of contracting outfit The Green Scene, has just released a new book titled “Scott Cohen’s Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook.” Included in the publication are demonstrations of Cohen’s methods for creating cast-in-place concrete barbecue counters accented with fiber optics and casting glass. The book’s layout guides and templates […]